Lead Medical Lab Tech: Phlebotomy & POC Ops

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Lead Medical Laboratory Technician to oversee the Blood Draw Room. The role includes directing daily operations, supervising technicians and phlebotomy staff, and ensuring adherence to standard laboratory protocols and quality control measures.

The Lead MLT will guide staff, coordinate workload, and train personnel to maintain efficient workflow and high-quality results in a busy pathology and laboratory medicine service.

Qualifications

• Must meet education requirements for MLT certification.
• Proficiency in English (speaking and writing).
• Ability to supervise three or more lab support staff.
• Ability to use standard laboratory protocols and QA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab operations and staff in the Blood Draw Room.
• Develop and monitor work schedules and task assignments.
• Provide guidance and training to technicians and phlebotomy staff.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory quality control and safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Quality control

Technical judgment

Cross-functional communication

Education

MLT certification education

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Lead Medical Laboratory Technician to oversee the Blood Draw Room. The role includes directing daily operations, supervising technicians and phlebotomy staff, and ensuring adherence to standard laboratory protocols and quality control measures.

The Lead MLT will guide staff, coordinate workload, and train personnel to maintain efficient workflow and high-quality results in a busy pathology and laboratory medicine service.